Girl Scout Hand Sign:
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The Girl Scout Sign is
made by raising three fingers of the right hand (thumb hold down
pinky). This sign stands for the three parts of the Promise. You give
the sign when:
- You say the Promise.
- You are welcomed into Girl Scouting at an investiture ceremony.
- You receive a patch or badge.
- You greet other Girl Scouts and Girl Guides.
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The Girl Scout Handshake
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This
is a formal way of greeting other Girl Scouts and Girl Guides. You
shake hands with the left hand and give the Girl Scout sign with your
right hand.
The left handed handshake represents friendship because the left hand is closer to the heart than the right.
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The Girl Scout Motto:
The Girl Scout Slogan:
The Quiet Sign
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The quiet sign is
used in meetings and other gatherings to let people know it is time to
stop talking. This sign is made by raising your right hand high. As
people in the group see the quiet sign, they stop talking and also raise
their hands. Once everyone is silent, the meeting continues. |
The Friendship Circle
The friendship circle is
often formed at the end of meetings or campfires as a sort of closing
ceremony. Everyone gathers in a circle where they cross their right arm
over their left in front of them and hold hands with the people on
either side. Once everyone is silent, the leader starts thefriendship squeeze which is passed from hand to hand.
The
friendship squeeze is started by an agreed upon leader. She squeezes
the hand on the girl next to her (either to the left or the right, but
only one way) and moves her right foot forward (i.e. towards the center
of the circle). The girl who receives the squeeze moves her right foot
forward and passes the squeeze on to the next girl. When the squeeze
comes back to the first person everyone raises their arms - while still
holding hands and turns under their right arm. If this is done
correctly, everyone is now facing outward. They release hands and walk
away, signaling that the ceremony or meeting is over.